Dorothy Lee Mawson, 97, of Jacksonville, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Cedarhurst of Jacksonville.

She was born Dec. 31, 1925, in Morgan County, the daughter of Clarence and Edna (McLain) Mallicoat. She married R. Dale Mawson on June 2, 1946, at Liter Baptist Church in Literberry, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2015.

She is survived by three children, Steven (Nancy) Mawson of Lincoln, NE, Jalane (John) Berg of Gettysburg, PA, and David (Jodi) Mawson of Jacksonville; six grandchildren, Jason (Alyssa) Berg, Chad (Becca) Mawson, Jordan (Erin) Mawson, Joelle (Trever) Smith, Audra (Tom) Chaudoin, and Jarrod (Tracy) Mawson; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and four brothers and two sisters, Lawrence Mallicoat, Oren Mallicoat, Paul Mallicoat, Ann Crum, Robert Mallicoat, and Gretta Harrison.

Mrs. Mawson attended Jacksonville High School and graduated from Virginia High School. Once her children were raised, she went to work for the Morgan County Clerk, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and was active in all church offices and had gone on global mission trips with Dale. She taught children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years and was a member of the church choir and United Methodist Women. She was a member of Mound Women's Club and a volunteer for Jacksonville Area Food Center, Doorbell Dinners, and Barton Stone Home (now Heritage Health).

Committal services will be held 9:00 AM Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Liberty Cemetery, west of Jacksonville followed by memorial services held 11:00 AM at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, west of Jacksonville. The family will meet friends from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Jacksonville Area Food Center or Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.